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Terrorists reveal:

This is how Hamas exploits hospitals and ambulances

In a recorded conversation, a Hamas terrorist operative can be heard telling a Gazan resident: 'I can leave with any ambulance I want.'

This is how Hamas exploits hospitals and ambulances

First time in 40 years:

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

252nd Division entered the Gaza last Saturday. This is the first time an entire reserve division entered battle since the first Lebanon war.

Entire reserve division fighting in Gaza Strip

Witness:

Attacker stalked elderly Jewish man before killing him in LA

Friend of 69-year-old Jewish man who was murdered at an anti-Israel protest says attacker was watching them, targeted the shorter man.

Attacker stalked elderly Jewish man before killing him in LA

SSG Noam Yosef Abu, aged 20 from Dimona fell in battle in Gaza

The number of IDF soldiers who have fallen since the beginning of the ground operation stands at 34.

SSG Noam Yosef Abu, aged 20 from Dimona fell in battle in Gaza

Supreme Court denies petition to allow anti-war demonstrations

Judge Ruth Ronen ruled that while police are generally obligated to allow protests, under the current circumstances they may deny the right.

Supreme Court denies petition to allow anti-war demonstrations

Chilling survivor testimony:

Hamas terrorists used mass rape as weapon of war

Police collect 700 testimonies from survivors of October 7 massacre, 50,000 videos from attack in biggest investigation in Israeli history.

Hamas terrorists used mass rape as weapon of war

'Like a Brother'

Unity song in wake of war

The new video by David Green shows how powerful we are when we all unite as a nation. Watch.

Unity song in wake of war

Southern Hebron Hills:

Youth plant trees in memory of fallen soldier

Youth from Otniel planted trees in memory of 2nd Lt. Pdaya Mark, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip.

Youth plant trees in memory of fallen soldier

Australia:

Jewish man beaten by Pro-Palestine ativists in Sydney

Anti-Israel crowd surrounds, beats Jewish man who tore down poster for demonstration which already happened, punches him in head repeatedly.

Jewish man beaten by Pro-Palestine ativists in Sydney

Civilian killed by anti-tank missile identified as Meir Moyal

Moyal was leaving an IDF post to which he had delivered water and was hit by the missile.

Civilian killed by anti-tank missile identified as Meir Moyal

Guterres:

'Civilian deaths show something wrong with Israel response'

UN Secretary-General continues his criticism of Israel's self-defense against Hamas, ignores Hamas use of human shields.

'Civilian deaths show something wrong with Israel response'

Hamas accuses UNRWA of aiding civilians fleeing warzone

Terror organization furious at civilians relocating from northern Gaza to southern Gaza where they cannot be used as human shields.

Hamas accuses UNRWA of aiding civilians fleeing warzone

Tunnels, HQs, and arms depots:

This is how the IDF is taking down Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

Since the beginning of the fighting, 130 Hamas tunnel shafts have been destroyed by IDF forces in the Gaza Strip.

This is how the IDF is taking down Hamas infrastructure in Gaza

'Beware of those hiding behind white flags'

Shurat Hadin's Darshan-Leitner warns: White flags in Gazan marches to south may be hiding terrorists, innocent civilians don't need a flag.

'Beware of those hiding behind white flags'

New law bans consumption of Hamas, ISIS, publications

Knesset plenum approves new bill banning consumption of terror-inciting content.

New law bans consumption of Hamas, ISIS, publications

Turning the lights on: Cameri Theatre resumes activity

Turning the lights on: The Cameri Theater is back in action and starting next week will resume its events and performances.

Turning the lights on: Cameri Theatre resumes activity

Report:

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

Talks reportedly underway to allow for 1-2 pause in fighting in Gaza in exchange for freeing of about a dozen of Hamas' hostages.

Qatar brokering deal to free 10-15 hostages for pause

On National Mall:

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Event will bring together communities from across USA, show strong solidarity with Israel, & demand immediate release of remaining hostages.

Jewish organizations announce march for Israel

Top Hamas official to NYT:

'Battle is to wake up the world, not to improve Gaza conditions'

Khalil al-Hayya explains the organization's goal is 'not to run Gaza and to bring it water and electricity,' but to 'wake the world up.'

'Battle is to wake up the world, not to improve Gaza conditions'

Blinken on 'the day after the war': No reoccupation of Gaza

US Sec. of State says Gaza needs 'Palestinian-led governance,' unified 'under the Palestinian Authority.'

Blinken on 'the day after the war': No reoccupation of Gaza

Kfar Maimon rabbi:

This is the miraculous way our village was saved

Rabbi Michael Edrei, rabbi of Kfar Maimon on the Gaza border, says his village was saved by 'an enormous miracle.'

This is the miraculous way our village was saved

Pilot recalls first day of war

'We were shot at, rockets fell around us'

N., a Yasur pilot recounted flying in difficult conditions on the day of the surprise Hamas attack.

'We were shot at, rockets fell around us'

Watch:

Thousands of civilians from northern Gaza evacuate southwards

Beginning at 10a.m., thousands of residents of northern Gaza heeded the IDF's call, and are now evacuating by way of the Salah AlDin road.

Thousands of civilians from northern Gaza evacuate southwards

Yonatan Hatzor, 22, fell in battle defending his country

IDF: Yonatan Hatzor, age 22, fell while fighting in northern Gaza, on Tuesday night.

Yonatan Hatzor, 22, fell in battle defending his country

Youth from bereaved town bring happiness to central Jerusalem

Shadmot Mehola lost three of its sons in the war against Hamas. Now, its youth bring cheer and strength to the public in central Jerusalem.

Youth from bereaved town bring happiness to central Jerusalem

Mayor of Sderot: Government not functioning? Nonsense

Alon Davidi, mayor of Sderot, speaks about government aid to his evacuated city, says: 'I feel that in an emergency, we always need more.'

Mayor of Sderot: Government not functioning? Nonsense

Saudi minister:

Normalization dependent on solution to 'Palestinian' conflict

Normalization agreement with Israel 'was on the table, remains on the table,' Saudi Arabia's Investment Min. Khalid Al-Falih says.

Normalization dependent on solution to 'Palestinian' conflict

Israel estimates:

Gaza hospitals have enough fuel for 'extended period'

Gaza hospitals not likely to run out of fuel soon, sources say.

Gaza hospitals have enough fuel for 'extended period'

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

Dr. Ghebreyesus, what world do you inhabit? It seems to me one far different from the world in which I and Israelis live since October 7th.

On resigning from serving as advisor to the WHO

Watch: Father names newborn son - from Gaza

Stationed in Gaza, Daddy Ran 'attends' son's circumcision by phone, names him 'Dor' for a generation with a better future.

Watch: Father names newborn son - from Gaza

IDF and ISA kill senior Hamas weapons developer

IDF troops are continuing to operate inside the Gaza Strip to kill terrorists and direct aircraft to strike terror infrastructure.

IDF and ISA kill senior Hamas weapons developer

Massacre survivor recounts:

'How I made the terrorists think I was one of them'

Gonny Goddard decided to put a shirt over his face and pretend to be a terrorist so he could reach his parents.

'How I made the terrorists think I was one of them'

IDF orders Koran books for terrorists to be captured in war

Request sent to IDF to provide 100 Korans for terrorists to be captured in war; following claim massacre was carried out in name of Koran.

IDF orders Koran books for terrorists to be captured in war

Sergeant major (res.) Yaacov Ozeri fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant major (res.) Yaacov Ozeri, 28, from Kfar Shamai, fell in battle in the northern Gaza Strip. Three soldiers seriously injured.

Sergeant major (res.) Yaacov Ozeri fell in battle in Gaza

House votes to censure Tlaib over anti-Israel comments

House of Representatives votes 234-188 to censure Squad member who has continued to criticize Israel amid the war in Gaza.

House votes to censure Tlaib over anti-Israel comments

Bipartisan show of support:

House marks one month since Hamas attack on Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries host bipartisan candlelight vigil for Israeli victims and hostages.

House marks one month since Hamas attack on Israel

Aryeh Deri:

'We underestimated our enemies'

Shas chairman says he believes Lapid and Liberman will ultimately join the government, just as Gantz did.

'We underestimated our enemies'

Gallant:

'No humanitarian pause without the return of hostages'

Defense Minister in press conference: It is impossible to stop the fighting before its goals are reached.

'No humanitarian pause without the return of hostages'

Minister Dermer to Sky News:

'Palestinians will govern Gaza, but it's not going to be Hamas'

Strategic Affairs Minister blasts anti-Israel demonstrators in London: They call for genocide and it should not be tolerated.

'Palestinians will govern Gaza, but it's not going to be Hamas'

Head of Israel Dog Unit:

'Yesterday we still found body parts'

The Israel Dog Unit’s team continues to search the area for findings that will testify to the fate of missing persons.

'Yesterday we still found body parts'

White House:

'Harris emphasized the importance of protecting civilians'

White House on Harris’ phone call with Herzog: She reiterated her support for Israel’s right to defend its citizens.

'Harris emphasized the importance of protecting civilians'

Biden:

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

The comments follow report which said that Biden urged Netanyahu to agree to three-day pause to allow progress in releasing hostages.

'I asked Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza'

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

Senator John Fetterman announces the posters will stay up until every single hostage is returned home.

Senator displays posters of Israeli hostages in his office

White House spokesman:

'Israel accussed of genocide? Hamas actually wants genocide'

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby defends Israel's right to defend itself, reiterates US support for Israel.

'Israel accussed of genocide? Hamas actually wants genocide'

IDF Spokesperson:

'The soldiers and commanders prove their heroism every day'

Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari says over 14,000 Hamas targets struck in Gaza in first month of the war.

'The soldiers and commanders prove their heroism every day'

Pres. Herzog speaks with VP Harris on war, antisemitism in US

Israeli President reiterates Israel's commitment to international law in conversation with US Vice President Kamala Harris.

Pres. Herzog speaks with VP Harris on war, antisemitism in US

Emotional wedding in community that lost 4 residents to war

Yossi Amano and Nerya Cohen got married in Otniel and the local residents, along with reservists from the area, celebrate with the couple.

Emotional wedding in community that lost 4 residents to war

Home struck by rocket in central Israel during massive barrage

Hamas launches 2 large rocket barrages on Tel Aviv area within a half hour on 1-month anniversary of October 7 massacre.

Home struck by rocket in central Israel during massive barrage

Watch:

Terrorists who tried to escape into tunnel eliminated

With aerial support, IDF fighters eliminated terrorists who tried to escape from a mosque into a tunnel.

Terrorists who tried to escape into tunnel eliminated

Mothers of soldiers to PM:

'Our soldiers' lives are more important than their civilians'

Mothers of combat soldiers to PM: "The lives of our soldiers are more important than the lives of the enemy's civilians"

'Our soldiers' lives are more important than their civilians'

Netanyahu:

'We have killed thousands of Hamas terrorists'

PM speaks on 1-month anniversary of Hamas massacre vows 'Gaza will no longer pose a threat to Israel.'

'We have killed thousands of Hamas terrorists'

Israel-Hamas war:

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping - but her husband and son were taken hostage.

Tearful Israeli mother tells how she escaped Hamas kidnapping

Live:

Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Mother of hostage kidnapped from music rave by Hamas to light torch at Western Wall Plaza.

Prayer for the hostages at the Western Wall

Terror tunnel shafts, weapons found by Ferris wheel, university

IDF continues to find more proof of Hamas' exploitation of civilian areas for military purposes, use of human shields.

Terror tunnel shafts, weapons found by Ferris wheel, university

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

US Antisemitism Monitor Deborah Lipstadt says 'It is reprehensible that Iranian regime pressure Jews and others to advance their propaganda'

US accuses Iran of forcing Jewish citizens to condemn Israel

Ben-Gvir: 'Years of false assumptions, now chance for change'

Minister Ben-Gvir: "Now we have an opportunity to change things against terrorists, not only for this war, but for years to come."

Ben-Gvir: 'Years of false assumptions, now chance for change'

Herzog to US Uni. presidents:

'How can Hamas supporters have a place at your schools?'

Israeli President writes open letter to heads of American universities and colleges on the outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses.

'How can Hamas supporters have a place at your schools?'

Watch:

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London - in memory of victims of massacre

Minute of silence and Hatikva on El Al flight to London

Tel Aviv high school:

Students wrapped in Israeli flag. Principal: offensive message

Students wrapped themselves in the Israeli flag. The principal: a nationalistic and offensive message

Students wrapped in Israeli flag. Principal: offensive message

Montreal synagogue firebombed

B’nai Brith Canada 'outraged and concerned' after Molotov Cocktail thrown at synagogue's front door in the early morning.

Montreal synagogue firebombed